June 2010

Global Economic Updates & Strategy Presentations and International Ask The Experts “Market Place”

Part of the HLB International Audit and Tax Conference.

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Thursday, July 8, 2010
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower – Grand Ballroom
20 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago

During the Presentations and Panel Discussion portion of the event, four business experts and leaders get out their crystal balls to predict how the current economic climate will impact business growth–focusing on the recovery, credit markets, industry outlooks and related topics.

Afterward, you will have the opportunity to ask them questions, as well as visit HLB’s Global Marketplace, where audit and tax experts from around the world will be willing to shed insights and provide current, tactical details regarding doing business in their country and region.

Expert Panelists:
Morgan McGrath is Head of International Banking for JPMorgan Chase's Commercial Bank. His responsibilities include client coverage for the overseas subsidiaries of the Commercial Bank's U.S.-based clients and coordinating the Commercial Bank's activities with the U.S. subsidiaries of foreign multinationals.

Joe Lupton is a senior global economist at J.P. Morgan, a position he's held since 2007. He is a co-author of J.P. Morgan's flagship publication Global Data Watch. Mr. Lupton also authors J.P. Morgan's global Daily Economic Briefing and monthly Global PMI reports.

Rick Mattoon is a senior economist and economic advisor in the economic research department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Mattoon's primary research focuses on issues that face the Midwest regional economy. His analysis of electricity restructuring and energy issues, higher education policy, regional economic development and state and local government finance has appeared in numerous publications.

Al Hershner is VP, Asia/Pacific and Americas Business units for Shure Incorporated, and acting Managing Director of Shure Asia Ltd. Shure is the world's leading manufacturer of wire microphones, wireless microphone systems and audio electronics. Hershner's numerous global responsibilities include P/L oversight and management of sales and distribution for more than 50% of Shure's overall corporate revenue. He also serves on Shure's Executive Board and Management Committees.

Space is limited and registration will be taken on a first come, first served, basis. Please email Ashley Pederson at apederson@BlackmanKallick.com to reserve your seat.

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